Ganas

Essays

The Exciting World of Gāna, śrēṇi, pūga and Corporate Bodies in Ancient India

The Exciting World of Gāna, śrēṇi, pūga and Corporate Bodies in Ancient India

This episode provides an introduction to the system of corporate life in ancient India and the various types of corporations that existed back then.

From Kautilya to Congress: Downfall of Public Opinion in Indian Public Life

From Kautilya to Congress: Downfall of Public Opinion in Indian Public Life

The era of Hindu monarchies was one where the rulers genuinely feared and respected public opinion and conducted themselves in tune with it. In democracy, public opinion has degenerated into the sham of perception-management. We trace this downfall with concrete examples from history.